County libraries receive funding in reverse decision
Wheatland County council took a re-vote on the library funding issue, and by a narrow margin – 4-3 – voted to fund libraries located within Wheatland County for 2019. About… Read More »
One month left in the 42nd parliament
We have reached the final month of the 42nd Parliament that began with the Liberals’ election in 2015. The 2019 election is fast approaching, and the campaign will soon begin.… Read More »
But … the Pat came back
“… Pleased to meet you, hope you guess my name …” are lyrics from an old Rolling Stones song. Basically, I’m letting you know that I am indeed … back!… Read More »
New MLA offices opening soon
Hello Strathmore! I hope you are enjoying the improved weather and taking advantage of Strathmore’s extensive pathway system. I rode it with my assistant Pete when we were training for… Read More »
Western Irrigation District Memories – Peter and Elsie Nikkel
The Nikkel family name originated in northern Holland and Prussia, before settling in Ukraine in the 1700s. After the Seven Years War, Russian Czarina Catherine the Great required the services… Read More »
Thirty-five years of STARS service
This year marks 35 years that STARS (Shock Trauma Air Rescue Service) has been serving southern Alberta residents. Glenda Farnum, STARS senior municipal relations liaison, gave an update on STARS… Read More »
Racing cardboard boats in Strathmore
For the first time in Strathmore, a cardboard boat race was held at the Strathmore Aquatic Centre with 16 teams from Wheatland Crossing School, George Freeman School and Strathmore High… Read More »
Dismay as Wheatland County council votes to withhold library funding
On April 16, Wheatland County councillors evoked responses of shock and dismay when they voted to withhold from the county’s libraries the funding allocated to them in the 2019 budget.… Read More »
Colony boy killed in farm accident
A young boy was killed Monday in a tractor accident at the Wintering Hills Hutterite Colony, near Hussar. RCMP said the nine-year-old was a passenger on the tractor when he… Read More »
Remembering our roots ~ Ted and Jo Currie
Ted Currie was born in Nelson, B.C. and completed most of his education in Calgary up to Grade 11. At age 17, he joined the Royal Canadian Army Medical Corp.… Read More »
SHS international students gain opportunities
Far away from one’s own home country, not every other country provides opportunities for students to study in a high school with enhanced facilities of accommodation like that of dormitories… Read More »